Barefoot Books is a pretty remarkable children's press for many reasons related to sustainability and manufacturing standards. They also have a firm commitment to inclusive books that showcase human diversity (including visible forms of disability). The Barefoot Singalong series is particularly special.

Barefoot Books has created an animated version of each book in this series (they come on the CD, but are also online and linked below). Your child can watch these first if that kind of conditioninBarefoot Books is a pretty remarkable children's press for many reasons related to sustainability and manufacturing standards. They also have a firm commitment to inclusive books that showcase human diversity (including visible forms of disability). The Barefoot Singalong series is particularly special.

Barefoot Books has created an animated version of each book in this series (they come on the CD, but are also online and linked below). Your child can watch these first if that kind of conditioning helps your kids to be more interested in the books (as it does mine).

The book starts with a countdown from 10 to a rocket's blast-off. A diverse group of kids are launched into space.

The book is an adaptation of "The Green Grass Grows All Around," the traditional cumulative song. Cumulative songs are great for autistic kids, they add an element with each verse, combining repetition and predictable structure.

In Space Song Rocket Ride we start with the broad view (the universe) and zoom in, seeing the galaxy, milky way, solar system, Sun, Earth, Moon, and finally the sky before the rocket lands again.

This is a gorgeous book, a must-have for any child who is interested in space.

1. Awards the book has received: This book has not received any awards.

2. Appropriate grade level(s): This book is appropriate for preschool through second grade.

3. Summary: Blast off with a group of children as they zoom past the Milky Way, stars, all the planets, the sun and moon, meteors and even a black hole! As they read, they will learn some basic facts about the solar system. There's even“Space Song Rocket Ride” by Sunny Scribens; published by Barefoot Books; Cambridge, MA; copyright 2014

1. Awards the book has received: This book has not received any awards.

2. Appropriate grade level(s): This book is appropriate for preschool through second grade.

3. Summary: Blast off with a group of children as they zoom past the Milky Way, stars, all the planets, the sun and moon, meteors and even a black hole! As they read, they will learn some basic facts about the solar system. There's even a catchy tune that travels along with them!

Review: The book has vivid illustrations so it'll be sure to catch the eyes of young readers. I like how it did include some basic knowledge of the solar system so the children may not even know they are learning as they are reading. There were a lot of repetitive lines so it's definitely an easy book for a child to learn to read on their own.

4. Uses in the classroom:-Talk about the solar system. -Set up a dramatic play area that is space themed and allow children to reenact scenes from the book.-Have children draw a picture of what they might see in outer space.-Teach children about the planets and their characteristics....more

Another great Barefoot Books publication with catchy rhymes, colourful illustrations, and a CD in the back so that children can sing along. This has been a favourite selection during our transport unit, with children imagining going on a journey into space. Have a look at the Youtube video here: